valeric acid
1-pentanoic acid
Identification
| Name | valeric acid |
| IUPAC | pentanoic acid |
| CAS Number | 109-52-4 |
| EINECS | 203-677-2 |
| FDA UNII | GZK92PJM7B |
| Molecular Formula | C5 H10 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 102.13310000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00004413 |
| Nikkaji Number | J1.504K |
| Beilstein | 0969454 |
| CoE Number | 7 |
| XlogP3 | 1.40 (est) |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 90 valeric acid |
| DG SANTE Food Flavourings | 08.007 valeric acid |
| FEMA Number | 3101 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 109-52-4 ; VALERIC ACID |
| FDA Regulation | FDA PART 172 -- FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 99.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | Yes |
| Specific Gravity | 0.93900 to 0.94200 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 7.823 to 7.848 |
| Refractive Index | 1.40700 to 1.41100 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Melting Point | -35.00 to -34.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 184.00 to 186.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg, 112.00 to 113.00 °C. @ 50.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.452000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Vapor Density | 3.5 ( Air = 1 ) |
| Flash Point | 192.00 °F. TCC ( 88.89 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 1.390 |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | perfuming agents |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description |
at 1.00 % in propylene glycol. Acidic and sharp, cheese-like, sour milky, tobacco, with fruity nuances Unpleasant, Penetrating, Rancid
|
| Taste Description | at 100.00 ppm. |
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| European information | Most important hazard(s): |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | oral-mouse LD50 600 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | subcutaneous-mouse LD50 3590 mg/kg |
| Inhalation Toxicity | inhalation-mouse LC50 4100 mg/m3/2H |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements', 'BEHAVIORAL: ALTERED SLEEP TIME (INCLUDING CHANGE IN RIGHTING REFLEX)\nLUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION\nBEHAVIORAL: CONVULSIONS OR EFFECT ON SEIZURE THRESHOLD']
Safety in Use
| Category | flavor and fragrance agents |
| RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment | Search |
| Structure Class | I |
| baked goods | - |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | - |
| beverages(alcoholic) | - |
| breakfast cereal | - |
| cheese | - |
| chewing gum | - |
| condiments / relishes | - |
| confectionery froastings | - |
| egg products | - |
| fats / oils | - |
| fish products | - |
| frozen dairy | - |
| fruit ices | - |
| gelatins / puddings | - |
| granulated sugar | - |
| gravies | - |
| hard candy | - |
| imitation dairy | - |
| instant coffee / tea | - |
| jams / jellies | - |
| meat products | - |
| milk products | - |
| nut products | - |
| other grains | - |
| poultry | - |
| processed fruits | - |
| processed vegetables | - |
| reconstituted vegetables | - |
| seasonings / flavors | - |
| snack foods | - |
| soft candy | - |
| soups | - |
| sugar substitutes | - |
| sweet sauces | - |
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